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Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.519097 By Johann Sebastian Bach. By Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Flavio Regis Cunha. Baroque,Christmas,Classical,Contest,Festival,Wedding. Score. 4 pages. FRC Music #129722. Published by FRC Music (A0.519097). Do you want to experience the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach at its best? Would you like to learn 'Goldberg Variations: Aria, BWV 988' as interpreted by esteemed entertainer and pianist Glenn Gold? Now you can!   Introducing the 'Goldberg Variations: Aria, BWV 988' sheet music, the perfect accompaniment to any pianist’s repertoire. This amazing piece is composed by Johann Sebastian Bach as performed by Glenn Gold, whose performances of Bach’s compositions, especially 'Goldberg Variations: Aria, BWV 988', is renowned the world over. Now you can learn and perform the same piece as Glenn does!   This piece is perfect for students of the piano, for amateurs looking to level up their playing, or for professional pianists wanting to add a classic performance to their repertoires. So don’t wait any longer, trust in the power of Bach and get the 'Goldberg Variations: Aria, BWV 988' sheet music today! Goldberg Variations: Aria, BWV 988 (As played by Glenn Gould) New and clean edition with written ornaments and dynamics indicated.Advanced Intermediate Level. Format: Concert 9 x 12 inches. 4 Pages. Program NotesThe Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, is a set of 30 variations composed by Johann Sebastian Bach from 1741-1742. The piece is widely regarded as one of Bach's greatest masterpieces, and its mesmerizing beauty has captivated audiences for centuries. The work begins with an aria, which functions as the recurring theme throughout the entire composition. This aria is both soothing and graceful, using a simple contrapuntal texture of two voices. The aria provides the framework and expression for the entire variation sequence. The variation sequence is framed around the aria, with each subsequent movement exploring a different musical style. Bach draws on a variety of Baroque forms such as canon, fugue, aria, and more. He also draws inspiration from the techniques of French Baroque composers such as Jean-Philippe Rameau and François Couperin. What is remarkable about the Goldberg Variations is how Bach was able to create such a captivating piece that remains fresh and enjoyable even after centuries of appreciation. Its timeless quality is due to Bach’s compositional skill and the work’s complex blend of classic and modern elements. The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, is a timeless classic that has provided countless hours of musical pleasure and contemplation. It is a testament to Bach's incredible skill and genius.This arrangemet was based on this recording: https://open.spotify.com/track/5bu9A6uphPWg39RC3ZKeku?si=d8950a39196a4ad8. This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard’s global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds. About Digital Downloads Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music, you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and you don’t have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play! PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).

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